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It is the branch of engineering which deals with the measurement, monitoring, display
etc. of the several of energy exchanges which take place during process operations. "In
short Instrumentation is the study of Instrument."
INSTRUMENT:
Instrument is a device which is used to measure, monitor, display etc. of a process
variable.
1. What are the processes Variables?
The process Variables are:
Flow.
Pressure.
Temperature.
Level.
Quality i.e. % O2, CO2, pH etc.
2. Define all the process Variable and state their unit of measurement. ?
Flow: Any fluids or liquids flowing from one place to another place is called flow and it
is defined as volume per unit of time at specified temperature and pressure
Conditions, is generally measured by positive-displacement or rate meters.
Units: kg / hr, litter / min, gallon / min, m3 / hr, Nm3 / hr. (Gases)
Pressure: It is defined as Force per unit Area. P = F/A
Units
: bar, Pascal, kg / cm2, lb / in2.
Level: The height of the water column, liquid and powder etc., at the desired
measurement of height between minimum level points to maximum level point is called
level. The measurement principle is, head pressure method.
Units: Meters, mm, cm, percentage.
Temperature: It is the degree of hotness or coldness of a body is called temperature.
Units
: Degree Centigrade, Degree Fahrenheit, Degree Kelvin, Degree Rankin.
Quality: It deals with analysis.( pH, % CO2, % 02, Conductivity, Viscosity )
3. What are the primary elements used for flow measurement?
The primary elements used for flow measurement are:
Orifice Plate.
Venturi tube.
Pitot tube.
Annubars.
Flow Nozzle.
4. What are the different types of orifice plates and state their uses?
The different types of orifice plates are:
Concentric.
Segmental.
Eccentric.
Quadrant Edge.
Concentric:
The concentric orifice plate is used for ideal liquid as well as gases and steam service.
This orifice plate beta ratio fall between of 0.15 to 0.75 for liquids and 0.20 to 0.70 for
gases, and steam. Best results occur between value of 0.4 and 0.6. Beta ratio means ratio
of the orifice bore to the internal pipe diameters.
Flow
d
( Fig 1)
Eccentric :
The eccentric orifice plate has a hole eccentric. Use full for measuring containing solids,
oil containing water and wet steam. Eccentric plates can be used either flange or vena
contracta taps, but the tap must be at 180 or 90 to the eccentric opening.
( Fig 2 )
Eccentric orifices have the bore offset from center to
Minimize problems in services of solids-containing
materials.
Segmental:
The segmental orifice place has the hole in the form segment of a circle. This is used for
colloidal and slurry flow measurement. For best accuracy, the tap location should be 180
from the center of tangency.
( Fig 3 )
Quadrant Edge:
It common use in Europe and are particularly useful for pipe sizes less than 2 inchs.
2. Static pressure test : Give equal pressure on both sides of the transmitter. Zero should
not shift. If it is shifting carry out static alignment.
3. Vacuum test: Apply equal vacuum to both the sides. The zero should not shift.
4. Calibration Procedure:
Give 20 psi air or 24Vdc supply to the transmitter.
Vent the L.P. side to atmosphere.
Connect output of the Instrument to a standard test gauge or Multimeter and adjust
zero.
5. Apply required pressure to high pressure side of the transmitter and adjust the span.
6. Adjust zero again if necessary.
10. What is the seal liquid used for filling impulse lines on crude and viscous liquid?
Glycol.
11. How do you carry out piping for a Different pressure flow transmitter on
liquids, Gas and steam services Why ?
Liquid lines: On liquid lines the transmitter is mounted below the orifice plate because
liquids have a property of self draining.
Orifice plate
Flow direction
Flow transmitter
Gas Service: On gas service the transmitter is mounted above the orifice plate because
Gases have a property of self venting and secondly condensate formation.
+
Flow transmitter
Flow direction
Orifice plate
Steam Service: On steam service the transmitter is mounted below the orifice plate with
condensate pots. The pots should be at the same level.
Orifice plate
Flow direction
Primary isolation valve
Condensate pot
Flow transmitter
C/v
Positioner
Orifice plate
FRC
13. an operator tells you that flow indication is more, how would you start checking?
First flushing the transmitter. Flush both the impulse lines. Adjust the zero by
equalizing if necessary. If still the indication is more then.
Check L.P. side for choke. If that is clean then.
Check the leaks on L.P. side. If not.
Calibrate the transmitter.
P1
=
Q2
P2
Q2 P1 =
Q1 = Old flow
Q2 = New flow
P1 = Old DP
P2 = New DP
Q1 P2
Q1 P2
Q2 =
P1
Old flow new DP
New flow =
Old DP
17. How will you vent air in the D.P. cell? What if seal pots are used?
Air is vented by opening the vent plugs on a liquid service transmitter.
On services where seal pots are used isolate the primary isolation valves and
open the vent valves. Fill the line from the transmitter drain plug with a pump.
18. Why flow is measured in square root?
Flow varies directly as the square root of different pressure F = K square root of D/P.
Since this flow varies as the square root of differential pressure the pen does not directly
indicate flow. The flow can be determined by taking the square root of the pen. Say the
pen reads 50% of chart.
19. What is absolute pressure?
Absolute pressure is the total pressure present in the system
Abs. pressure = Gauge pressure + Atm. pressure.
20. What is absolute zero pressure?
Absolute zero = 760 mm Hg. Vacuum.
21. What is the maximum Vacuum?
The maximum Vacuum = 760 mm Hg.
22. What is Vacuum?
Any pressure below atmospheric pressure is vacuum.
Atm = 760 mm
Zero Vacuum
Zero Gauges
Zero absolute
Max.vaccum = 760mmHg
Helix.
24. How will you calibrate an absolute pressure transmitter using vacuum
manometer. Range 0-400mmHg abs?
The procedure for calibration is as follows:
Connect air supply to the transmitter.
Connect a test gauge of 0-1.4 Kg/cm2 to the output.
Connect Vacuum pump with tee off to the manometer.
Apply 760 mmHg Vacuum (or nearest) and adjust zero.
Apply 360 mmHg Vacuum adjust span. (760 - 360 = 400 mmHg abs. )
25. You are given a mercury manometer range 0 -760 mmHg? A vacuum gauge
reads 60 mmHg vacuum. The test manometer reads 50 vacuums? Which of the two
in correct?
The transmitter is correct because 760 - 50 = 710 mmHg abs.
26. Why is an inclined manometer used ?
It is used to extend the scale of the instrument. Because the manometer is at an angle to
the vertical.
27. What is the principle of a pressure gauge?
Pressure works on Hooks law.
Principle: "Measuring the stress in an elastic medium"
28. Draw and explain a pressure gauge? What is the used of a Hair spring?
The parts of a pressure gauge are:
1. 'C' type Bourdon tube.
2. Connecting link.
3. Sector gear.
4. Pinion gear.
5. Hair Spring.
6. Pointer.
7. Dial.
Uses of Hair Spring: Hair spring serves two purposes namely
To avoid backlash error (eliminate any play into linkages).
LEVE L
29. Briefly explain the different methods of level measurement?
There are two ways of measuring level:
1. Direct
2. Indirect.
TAPE MEASURE
1. Direct level measurement:
(a) Bob and tape:
TANK
Highest point reached by
liquid
Distance to be measured
after tape is taken out of
Tank.
Bob (weight)
In this method a pipe is installed vertically with the open and at zero level. The other end
of the pipe is connected to a regulated air r supply and to a pressure gauge. To make a
level measurement the air supply is adjusted so that pressure is slightly higher than the
pressure due to height of the liquid. This is accomplished by regulating the air pressure
until bubbles cab be seen slowly leaving the open end of the pipe.
Pressure gauge
As level gauge
Air regulator
Air supply
N2 purge
Rota meter
The method above is suitable for open tank applications. When a liquid is in a pressure
vessel, the liquid column pressure can't be used unless the vessel pressure is balanced out.
This is done through the use of different pressure meters.
(c) Differential pressure meter:
Connections are made at the vessel top and bottom, and to the two columns of the D.P.
meter. The top connection is made to the L.P. column of the transmitter and the bottom to
H.P. column of the transmitter. The difference in pressure in the vessel is balanced out,
since it is fed to both the column of the meter. The difference in pressure deducted by the
meter will be due only to the changing, level of the liquid.
(d) Displacer type level measurement:
The leveltrol is one of the most common instruments used measuring level in closed
tanks. This instrument works of Archimedes principle. The displacer in immersed in the
liquid due to which there is loss of weight depending on the specified gravity of the
liquid. This displacer hangs freely on a knife transmitted to the pneumatic or electronic
counterpart at the other end.
30. Explain how you will measure level with a different pressure transmitter.
The bottom connection of the vessel is connected to high pressure side of the transmitter.
Different Pressure = H X D
H
D
HP LP
+ D / P TRANSMITTER
This difference pressure is applied to H.P. side of the transmitted and calibrated.
31. How is D.P. transmitter applied to a close tank?
In close tank the bottom of the tank is connected to the high pressure side of the
transmitter and top of the tank in connected to L.P. side of the transmitter. In this way the
vessel pressure is balanced.
32. How is D.P. transmitter applied to an open tank?
On an open tank level measurement the L.P. side is vented to atmosphere. Whatever
pressure acts is on the H.P. side which is a measure of level.
SPAN = (X) (Sp. Graf)
ZERO SUPPRESSION = (Y) (Sp.Grav)
X
Y
HP LP
+ -
33. How is D.P transmitter applied to a close tank & open tank with Dry leg?
Span = (X) (GL)
HW at minimum level = ( Z ) ( GS ) + ( Y ) ( GL )
HW at maximum level = ( Z ) ( GS ) + ( X + Y ) ( GL )
Where:
GL = Specific gravity of tank liquid.
GS = Specific gravity of seal liquid.
HW = Equivalent head of water.
X, Y & Z are shown in fig (1.1)
Open tank
MAX.LEVEL
MAX
LEVEL
X
X
MIN.LEVEL
Y
Y
MIN
LEVEL
Example:
Open tank with X = 300 inches
Y = 50 inches
Z = 10 inches
GL = 0.8
GS = 0.9
Span = (300) (0.8) = 240 inches
HW at minimum level = ( 10 ) ( 0.9 ) + ( 50 ) ( 0.8 ) = 49 inches
HW at maximum level = (10 ) ( 0.9 ) + ( 50 + 300 ) ( 0.8 ) = 289 inches
Calibrated range = 49 to 289 inches head of water
2.3
Legend:
Range
Span
LRL
URL
Instrument range
Example:
A differential pressure transmitter is used to measure the level in a vessel, using a wet reference
leg. 0% level corresponds with a differential pressure of -800 mbar and 100% level with - 100
mbar. The catalogue of the selected transmitter lists -1800/+1800 mbar for LRL/URL respectively
and span limits of 300 to 1800 mbar, so:
Instrument range
Instrument minimum/maximum span
LRV / URV
Adjusted range
Adjusted span
NOTE:
2.4
=
=
=
=
=
Adjusted range and adjusted span are frequently referred to as calibrated range and
calibrated span. This term is however only correct, if a calibration facility is used to set the LRV
and URV. For intelligent measuring devices, the supplier is usually calibrating the device at the
LRL/URL and the user is setting the required LRV and URV by remote communication.
SELECTION OF RANGES
The accuracy (2.8) and adjusted range of an instrument should be selected to cover the
operating window (2.1), which includes applicable abnormal operation and alternative
operating modes. Unless otherwise stated, the normal design value should lie between
50% and 75% of the adjusted range
NOTE:
For certain applications it might not be possible to combine all normal and abnormal operating
conditions in one measurement at the required accuracy. In such cases, a case-by-case analysis
should disclose whether additional instruments are required or the accuracy requirements and/or
operating window may be relaxed. It might be acceptable to present measured values during
some of the abnormal operating cases at a lower accuracy or it might be justifiable for the
measurement not to produce a sensible signal under some of the abnormal process conditions
during start-up, commissioning, regeneration, emergency conditions and the like.
IPF transmitters should have the same instrument range, adjusted range and accuracy as
corresponding process transmitters in order to facilitate measurement comparison. For
details and exceptions, see DEP 32.80.10.10-Gen. Trip settings should lie between 10%
and 90% of the adjusted range.
The LRV should be selected so that the displayed result represents the zero or sub-zero
value of the process variable (e.g. 0-150 tons/day, 0-100% level, 0-10 bar (ga), -1/+3 bar
(ga), 0-500 C, -50/+50 C etc.). Elevated zeros (100-300 tons/day, 100-200 C) should
be avoided.
MIN
LEVEL
Y
Example:
X = 300 inches
Y = 50 inches
d = 500 inches
GL = 0.8
GS = 0.9
Span = (300) (0.8) = 240 inches
HW minimum level = ( 50 ) ( 0.8 ) - ( 500 ) ( 0.9 ) = - 410 inches
HW maximum level = ( 300 + 50 ) ( 0.8 ) ( 500 ) ( 0.9 ) = - 170 inches
Calibrated range = - 410 to 170 inches head of water.
(Minus sings indicate that the higher pressure is applied to the low pressure side of the
transmitter)
DC MOD
OSC
+
_
OP
A
MP
+
- DC AMPLIFIER
SPAN
ZERO
The variation in buoyancy resulting from a change in liquid level, varies the net weight of
the displacer increasing or decreasing the load on the torque arm. This change is directly
proportional to the change in level and specific gravity of the liquid. The resulting torque
tube movement varies the angular motion of the rotor in the RVDT (Rotary Variable
Differential. Transformer) providing a voltage change proportional to the rotor
displacement, which is converted and amplified to a D.C. current.
37. How will you reverse an action of the leveltrol?
The reversing are serves as motion take off arm from the torque tube. It is provided with
a slot on each side of the center so that link can be connected either for reverse or direct
action.
DENSITY d
DENSITY D
HP
LP
On a level set the difference of two specific gravities.
39. How will you calibrate a leveltrol in the field?
Displacer chamber
Level transmitter.
Y= L* (DH X + (1100
100
X
) * dl)
47. How will you check zero of a level D.P. transmitter while is line?
1. Close both the isolation valves.
2. Open the vent valve on L.P. leg and H.P. leg drain.
3. Check and adjust zero if necessary.
48. Explain the working of an Enraf level gauge?
The Enraf precise level gauge are based on servo powered null-balance technique. A
displacer serves as a continuous level sensing element.
Principle:
A displacer with a relative density higher than that of the product to be measured, is
suspended from a stainless steel wire B, that is attached to a measuring drum. A two
phase servo meter controlled by a capacitive balance system winds or unwinds the
measuring wire until the tension in the weighing springs is in balance with the weight of
the displacer partly immersed in the liquid. The sensing system in principle measures the
two capacitance formed by the moving center sensing rod E provided with two capacitor
plates and the side plates. In balance position the capacitances are of equal value. A level
variation will a difference in buoyancy of the displacer. The center sensing rod will move
in the direction of one of the side capacitor plates. This causes a difference in value of
these capacitances. By an electronic circuit this change is detected and integrated. During
the rotation of the servo motor the cam driven transmitter continuously change the
voltage pattern to a remote indicator of which the receiver motor drives a counter
indicating level variation.
TEMPRETURE
49. What are the different methods of temperature measurement? Explain.
The different methods of temperature measurement are:
1. Mechanical 2. Electrical.
Mechanical methods:
1. Mercury in glass thermometers: This consists of a glass tube of very fine bore joined
to a reservoir at the bottom and sealed at the top. A measured quantity of mercury is the
enclosed. When the thermometer is heated the mercury expands much more than the
glass and is therefore forced to rise up in the tubing A scale is fixed at the side.
2. Bimetallic Thermometer : Two metals whose coefficient of linear expansion is
different are welded and rolled together to the desire thickness. The actual movement of a
bimetal is its flexivity with one end fixed, a straight bimetal strip deflects in proportion to
its temperature, to the square of its length and inversely with its thickens.
3. Pressure Spring Thermometers: There are four classes of pressure spring
thermometers.
1. Liquid filled
= class 1
2. Vapor pressure = class 2
3. Gas filled
= class 3
4. Mercury filled = class 4
Liquid filled & Mercury filled:
Both type; operate on the principle of thermal expansion. Where the bulb is immersed in
a heated substance. The liquid expands causing the pressure spring to unwind. The
indicating, recording or controlling mechanisms are attached to pressure spring.
Compensated Thermometer System:
Compensations are provided in order to nullify the effect of changes in ambient
temperature. The compensation in liquid filled expansions thermal system consists of the
second tubing and helical element, both liquid filled. The two elements are so constructed
that the measuring helical floats on a movable base the position of which is governed by
the compensating helical. The two tubing and helical are matched in volume so that
variation in temperature at the instrument case and along the capillary tubing produces
equal motion from both helical. Such motion nullity each other so that only motion
produced by varying the bulb temperature actuates the recorder pen.
Gas filled Thermometers:
This type depends upon the increase in pressure of a confirm gas (constant volume) due
to temp. Increase. The relate between temp. And pressure in this kind of system follow
Charles law and may be expressed.
P1 T1
P2 T2
The system is filled under high pressure. The increase pressure for each degree of
temperature rise is therefore greater than if the filling pressure were low. Nitrogen the gas
most after used for such systems, because it chemically insert and possesses a favorable
coefficient thermal expansion.
Range F
-300 to1400
-300 to2300
-300 to1600
-300 to 650
32 to 2700
32 to 2700
+ R1
+ R2
G
al
R1 R2
G
al
R3
R.T.D R.T.D
Three-wire R.T.D
R3
AMP
UN know
Signal
Servo balancing motor
Meas.
Circuit
OPERATION:
The input to the instrument is a measurement of some in the processes using a sensing
element (such as thermocouple) or a device to produce direct voltage, which is the
voltage (signal). This voltage is subtracted from a voltage developed by a known constant
voltage in a potentiometer measuring circuit. The subtraction occurs by connecting two
voltages in series with the opposing polarity, difference between these two voltages
produces signal, the voltage going to the amplifier. The error will positive or negative
depending on which of the two voltages greater. When amplified, the error signal will
drive servo balancing motor in appropriate direction to adjust circuit (actually drive the
slide wire) until the difference between the feedback voltage and the input voltage is
balance out. An error signal equal to zero results (null point) the balancing (servo motor
is be longer driven)
53. What is the constant voltage unit?
R2=29.4
RM
Rc
Cr1
R1
2k
+
Cr4
C1
764
R3
Resistance lead of
Cr3
CRT = 343.33
The constant voltage circuit consists of a rectifier, CR, a filter capacitor C1, followed by
two stages of zener regulation. Abridge configuration is provided to 1amp line voltage
regulation zener CR3, R1 and R2 combine provide relatively constant current to zener
CR4, Thus variations. Resisters R2 and R3 form a bridge that any remoment line voltage
effects.
54. Explain the working of a balancing motor.
Signal in control winding appears as
due tank circuit formed by winding
and capacitor of amp. board.
RED
Control signal
winding
from
amplifier
GREEN
+ve signal : It lags 90' from due to line phase capacitor amp. board.
-ve signal : Leads 90' from line due to line phase capacitor of amp. Board.
The servo (balancing) motor is an induction motor that functions by creating a rotating
magnetic field in the stator.
The rotor (armature) turns by following this field. The field is developed by the use of
two windings in the stator.
It has got two windings, one of which is continuously energized by the line voltage. The
other winding is energized by the power amplifier, with a current whose phase with
respect to line current determines the direction of rotation of motor.
55. What is burnout feature? Explain.
Burnout provides the warning feature of driving indicator the end of scale if the input
circuit should open.
A burnout resistor is provided which develops a voltage drop between the measuring
circuit and the amplifier. The polarity of the signal determines the direction of the servo
drive upon an open circuit in the input.
Upscale burnout
: R value 10 M
Downscale burnout : R value 2.2 M
56. Explain the block diagram of an amplifier in a temp. recorder.
57. Why is a converter used in a temp? Recorder?
The converter is designed to convert D. C. input voltage into an A. C. input voltage
proportional in amplitude to the input.
58. Why are Thermowells used?
In numerous applications it is neither desirable nor practical to expose a temperature
sensor directly to a process material. Wells are therefore used to protect against damage
corrosion, erosion, abrasion and high pressure processes. A thermowell is also useful in
protecting a sensor from physical damage during handling and normal operation.
Selecting a Thermowell :
The significant properties considered in selecting a material for the well are as follows :
1. Resistance to corrosion and oxidation.
2. Resistance to mechanical and thermal shock.
3. Low permeability (Resistance to gas leakage).
4. Mechanical strength.
5. Thermal conductivity.
Voltage
amplifier
Converter
Power
amplifier
Energizing coil
Slide wire
Balancing motor
R.T.D
In a balance wheatstone bridge resistance thermometer a resistance bulb is connected into
one branch of a d.c. bridge circuit; in another branch is a variable resistance in the form
of a calibrated slidewire. Variations in temp. of the measured medium cause a change in
resistance of the bulb and a consequent unbalance of the bridge circuit. A self balancing
wheatstone bridge recognizes the condition of unbalance, determines its direction and
magnitude and position the slidewire contractor to rebalance the bridge and indicate the
temp. on the scale.
The D. C. potential appearing at AA is converted by the converting stage to an A. C.
voltage appearing at BB and is multiplied by the voltage amplifier to a large value at cc.
It is then used to control the power amplifier output DD which drives the balancing motor
in the proper direction to balance the bridge.
The polarity of the signal at AA determines the phase of the alternating voltage at BB
which in turn determines the direction of rotation of the balancing motor.
Reference
Junction
Hot
junction
For automatic reference junction compensation a variable nickel resister is used. As the
temperature changes, so does its resistance. This reference junction compensatory is
located, so that it will be at the temperature of the reference junction. The reference
junction is at the position where the dissimilar wire of the thermocouple is rejoined,
which invariably is at the terminal strip of the instrument.
CONTROL SYSTEMS
66. Explain the application of proportional integral and derivative action?
Proportional control only :
Proportional control only attempts to return a measurement to the set point after a load
upset has occurred. How ever it is impossible for a proportional controller to return the
measurement exactly to the set point.
Use : It is normally used for level controls. It reduces the effect of a load change but it
can not eliminate it.
Proportional plus reset control:
Reset action is introduced to eliminate offset. It will integrate any difference between
measurement and setpoint and cause the controller's output to change until the difference
between the measurement and set point is zero. Reset will act as long as the error exists.
Use: Proportional + Reset controllers are by far the common types used in industrial
process control and where predominate dead times occur.
Proportional plus reset plus derivative:
Derivative or rate action helps the controller overcome system inertia and result in faster,
more precise control. Derivative action occurs whenever the measurement signal
changes. Under study conditions the rate action does not act. Derivative allows the
controller to inject more corrective action.
Use : On temperature controls.
67. What is difference gap control?
Differential gap control is similar to on off control except that a band or gap exists around
the control point.
Use: In industry differential gap control is often found in non critical level control
applications where it is desirable only to prevent a tank from flooding or drying. When a
measured variable exceeds the upper gap the control valve will open fully or be closed
fully. Similarly when it exceeds the lower gap it will open or close fully.
68. Where is on off control used?
On off control is used when
1. Precise control is not needed.
2. Processes that have sufficient capacity to allow the final operator to keep up with the
measurement cycle.
3. It is mainly used in refrigeration and are conditioning systems.
69. What is reset-wind up?
When reset action is applied in controllers Where the measurement is away from the set
point for long periods the rest may drive the output to its maximum resulting in rest wind
up. When the process starts again the output will no come off its maximum until the
measurement crosses the so point causing large overshoots. This problem can be avoid by
including anti-reset wind up circuit which eliminates the problem of output saturation.
70. Why is reset called integral and Rate derivative ?
Reset is called integral because of the mathematical relationship to the output.
Rate is called derivative because
t=i
Oi = f e (dt) + O0
Oi = r (de / dt) + O0
t=o
Deviation
Amplifier
Manual
Automatic
Gain
To final operator
Vout
Analog differentiator:
R
C
d
V0 = - RC
+
Vin
Vin
AV
dt
Vout
}
dh
IN LET
Variable area meters are special form of head meters. Where in the area of flow restrictor
is varied. So as to hold the differential pressure constant. The rotameters consists of a
vertical tapered tube through which the metered fluid flows in upward direction. A "float"
either spherical or cone shaped, actually more dense than the fluid being measured,
creates an annular passage between its maximum circumference and the weight of the
tapered tube. As the flow varies the "float" rises or falls to vary the area of the passage so
that the differential across it just balances the gravitational force on the "float" i.e. the
differential pressure is maintained constant. The position of the "float" is the measured of
the rate of flow.
78. Explain the working of a magnetic meter.
An electric potential is developed when a conductor is moved across the magnetic field.
In most electrical machinery the conductor is a "wire"; the principle is equally applicable
to a moving, electrically conductive liquid. The primary device of commercial magnetic
meters consists of a straight cylindrical electrically insulated tube with a pair of
electrodes nearly flush with the tube wall and located at opposite ends of a tube diameter.
A uniform a.c. magnetic field is provided at right angles to electrode diameter and to the
axis of the tube. The a.c. voltage developed at the electrodes is proportional to the volume
flow rate of fluid, and to a magnetic field strength. This device is limited to electrically
conducting liquids. The magnetic meter is particularly suited to measurement of slurries
and dirty fluids, since there are no location for solids to collect except the walls of the
tube itself.
79. Explain the working of a turbine meter.
Turbine meters consist of a straight flow tube within which a turbine or fan is free to
rotate, about its axis which is fixed along the center line of the tube. Straightening vanes
upstream of the turbine minimizes possible rotational components of fluid flow. In most
units a magnetic pick-up system senses the rotation of the rotor through the tube wall.
The turbine meter is a flow rate device, since the rotor speed is directly proportional to
flow rate. The output is usually in the form of electrical pulses from the magnetic pick-up
with a frequency proportional to flow rate. Turbine meter are primarily applied to
measurement of clean and non-corrosive hydrocarbons.
80. Explain the working of a Pitot tube.
The pitot tube measures the velocity at point in the conduct. If quantity rate measurement
is desired, it must be calculated from the ratio of average velocity to the velocity at the
point of measurement.
Principle : If a tube is placed with its open and facing into a stream of fluid, then the
fluid impinging on the open end will be brought to rest, and the kinetic energy converted
to pressure energy. This the pressure built up in the tube will be greater than that in the
free stream by the impact pressure or pressure produced by loss of kinetic energy. The
increase in pressure will depend upon the square of the velocity of the stream. The
difference is measured between the pressure in the tube and static pressure of the stream.
The static pressure is measured by a tapping in the wall of the main or by a tapping
incorporated in the pitot static tube itself. The difference between the pressure in the tube
and static pressure will be a measure of the impact pressure and therefore of the velocity
of the stream oil.
1. Flange taps:
This are most commonly used on pipe sizes of 2 inches or larger. They are located in the
orifice flange 2 inch from upstream and 1 inch downstream from the faces 0 orifice plate.
2. Corner taps:
On pipe sizes less than 2 inches corner taps located directly at the face of the orifice plate.
Vena contracta taps located at 1 pipe diameter upstream and at point of minimum
pressure downstream. There are mostly widely used for measurement of steam.
Radius taps are located 1 pipe diameter upstream and pipe diameter downstream for
the inlet face of the orifice are a close approximation to vena contracta taps upto 0.72
d / D.
4. Full flow taps:
Face flow taps are located at 2 pipe diameter upstream and B pipe diameter
downstream. Full flow taps at 2 and B pipe diameter have the same advantage as vena
contracta or radius taps.
Venturi Tubes
For applications where high permanent pressure loss is not tolerable, a venturi tube
(Figure 6) can be used. Because of its gradually curved inlet and outlet cones, almost no
permanent pressure drop occurs. This design also minimizes wear and plugging by
allowing the flow to sweep suspended solids through without obstruction.
Calculated calibration figures are less accurate than for orifice plates. For greater
accuracy, each individual Venturi tube has to be flow calibrated by passing known
flows through the Venturi and recording the resulting differential pressures.
The differential pressure generated by a venturi tube is lower than for an orifice
plate and, therefore, a high sensitivity flow transmitter is needed.
It is more bulky and more expensive.
As a side note; one application of the Venturi tube is the measurement of flow in the
primary heat transport system. Together with the temperature change across these fuel
channels, thermal power of the reactor can be calculated.
85. What is Reynolds number ?
Dynamic similarity implies a correspondence of fluid forces in two systems. In general
situation there are many classes of forces that influence the behavior of fluids. Some of
these are inertial viscous, gravitational, compressibility, pressure and elastic forces.
Certain dimensionless ratio are developed based on fluid properties. Velocities and
dimension, which are essentially force ratio.
The more important of these are Reynolds number
V = velocity
vD
D = inside diameter of pipe
R=
= fluid density
= viscosity
For most applications in practical flow measurement the Reynolds number is taken to be
sufficient criterion of dynamic similarly. The magnitude of Reynolds number not only
indicates whether the flow is laminar or turbulent but also furnishes the probable shape of
velocity profile. Due to the strong role it plays as an indicator of varying flow
characteristics, many of the deviation from the theoretical equations are called Reynaldo
number effects.
86. How would you choose differential range ?
The most common diff. range for liquid measurement is 0-100" H 2O. This range is high
enough to minimize the errors caused by unequal heads in the seal chambers, differences
in temps. of load lines etc. The 100" range permits an increase in capacity up to 400" and
a decrease down up to 20" by merely changing range tubes or range adjustments.
87. What is positive Displacement meters ?
principle: The principle of measurement is that as the liquid flows through the meter it
moves a measuring element which seals off the measuring chamber into a series of
measuring compartments each holding a definite volume. As the measuring element
moves, these compartments are successively filled and emptied. Thus for each complete
of the measuring element a fixed quantity of liquid is permitted to pass from the inlet to
the outlet of the meter. The seal between measuring element and the measuring chamber
is provided by a film of measured liquid. The number of cycle of the measuring element
is indicated by means of a pointer moving over the dial, a digital totalizer or some other
form of register, driven from the measuring element through an adjustable gearing.
The most common forms of positive displacement meters are :
1. Reciprocating Piston type.
2. Rotating or Oscillating Piston type.
3. Nutating Disc type.
4. Fluted Spiral Rotor type.
5. Sliding vane type.
6. Rotating vane type.
7. Oval Gear type.
88. Why are two plugs provided on a D.P transmitter?
1.The top plug is a vent plug for venting the air entrapped inside the cell.
2.The bottom plug is a drain plug for draining the liquid accumulated inside the cell.
CONTROL VALVES
89. What is a control valves ?
A control valve is the final control element, which directly changes the valve of the
manipulated variable by changing the rate of flow of control agent.
A control valve consists of an operator and valve body. The operator provides the power
to vary the position of the valve plug inside the body. The plug is connected to the
operator by a stem, which slides through a stuffing box. The air signal from the controller
is applied above the diaphragm. The increasing air signal from the controller is applied
above the diaphragm. An increasing air signal will push the operator stem downwards
against the force exerted by the spring on the diaphragm plate. The valve is adjusted in
such a way that the plug starts moving when 3 psi is applied to the diaphragm and
touches the seat when 15 psi is applied to the diaphragm. Thus an increase in air pressure
will close the valve. Hence the home "Air to Close". Another type is "Air to open", such
that 3 psi on the diaphragm the value is closed and 15 psi air signal it in fully open.
90. What are the different types of control valves ?
The commonly used control valves can be divided as follows.
1. Depending on Action.
2. Depending on the Body.
1. Depending on action:
Depending on action there are two types of control valves, (1) Air to close, (2) Air to
open.
2. Depending on body:
1. Globe valves single or double seated.
2. Angle valves.
3. Butterfly valves.
4. Three way valves.
91. What is the use of single seated valve ?
The single seated valve is used on smaller sizes, and in valve of larger sizes, where an
absolute shut off is required. The use of single seated valve is limited by pressure drop
across the valve in the closed or almost closed position.
92. What is the use of double seated valve ?
In double seated valves the upward and downward forces on the plug due to reduction of
fluid pressure are nearly equalized. It is generally used on bigger size valves and high
pressure systems. Actuator forces required are less i.e. A small size actuator.
93. What is Cv of a valve ?
Cv is the capacity of a valve and is defined as :
"No of gallons per minute of water which passes through a fully open valve at a pressure
drop of 1 psi.
CV = q ( P / G )
Where: Cv = Valve co-efficient
q = Volumetric flow rate ( gallons minute )
P = Pressure drop across the valve in psi.
G = Specific gravity of flowing fluid.
The valve coefficient Cv is proportional to the area 'A' between the plug and valve seat
measured perpendicularly to the direction of flow.
94. What are the different types of actuators ?
The different types of actuators are :
1. Diaphragm Operated.
2. Piston Operated.
95. What types of bonnets would you use of high temp. and very low temp. ?
High temperature: Bonnets are provided with radiation fins to prevent glad packing
from getting damaged.
On very low temperature: Extended bonnets are used to prevent gland packing from
getting freezed.
96. How will you work on a control valve while it is line ?
While the control valve is in line or in service, it has to be by passed and secondly the
line to be depressurized and drained.
Butterfly valves are used only in systems where a small pressure drop across the valve is
allowed. The butterfly is fully open when the disc rotates by 90. A drawback of this
valve is that even a very small angular displacement produces a big change in flow.
1 1.5
Cv2
1-
D2
0.04d2
For outlet reducer only or inlet reducer with entrance angle less than 40 inches.
2
d2
R2
1 1.5
1-
Cv2
D2
0.04d2
GENERAL QUESTIONS
116. Explain Cascade Control system with a diagram. What would happier if a
single controller were used ?
TT
TIC
Master controller
Slave or
Se Condary
Controller
Steam
PT
Feed water
Fuel gas
PV
Cascade means two controllers is series. One of them is the Master or Primary and the
second is the secondary of slave controller. The output of the secondary controller
operates the final control element, that is the valve.
Loop explanation:
The output of the temp. transmitter goes as measurement signal to the TIC which is the
master controller. Similarly the output of pressure transmitter goes as measurement signal
to the PIC which is the secondary controller.
The output of TIC comes at set point to PIC which is turn operates the valve. The reqd.
temp. is set on the TIC.
Use of cascade system:
Cascade loops are invariably installed to prevent outside disturbances from entering the
process. The conventional single controller as shown in the diagram cannot responds to a
change in the fuel gas pressure until its effect is felt by the process temp. sensor. In other
words an error in the detected temperature has to develop before corrective action can be
taken. The cascade loop in contrast responds immediately correcting for the effect of
pressure change, before it could influence the process temperature. The improvement in
control quality due to cascading is a function of relative speeds and time lags. A slow
primary (Master) variable and a secondary (Slave) variable which responds quickly to
disturbances represent a desirable combination for this type of control. If the slave can
respond quickly to fast disturbances then these will not be allowed to enter the process
and thereby will not upset the control of primary (master) variable. It can be said that use
of cascade control on heat transfer equipment contributes to fast recovery from load
changes or other disturbances.
Un controlled flow
( A)
FT
Ratio controller
F1 + F2
Secondary controller
(B)
FT
Controlled flow
FV
A ratio control system is characterized by the fact that variations in the secondary
variable do not reflect back on the primary variable. In the above diagram 0 a ratio
control system the secondary flow is hold in some proportion to a primary uncontrollable
flow.
If we assume that the output of primary transmitter is A, and the output of the secondary
transmitter is B, And that multiplication factor of the ratio relay is K, then for equilibrium
conditions which means set valve is equal to measured valve, we find the following
relation :
KA - B = 0
or B/A = K, where 'K' is the ratio setting of the relay.
Master steam
FRC
FT
FC
FRC
RSP
primary
secondary
FV
RR
FT
Ratio controller
Fuel gas
PROCESS
Control valve
Orifice plate
Feed back control involves the detection of the controlled variable and counteracting of
charges its its value relative to set point, by adjustment of a manipulated variable. This
mode of control necessities that the disturbance variable must affect the controlled
variable itself before correction can take place. Hence the term 'feedback' can imply a
correction 'back' in terms of time, a correction that should have taken place earlier when
the disturbance occurred.
Feed forward control :
Orifice
PROCESS
Output
FT
Controller
Additive regulator
In feed forward control no difference between the desired result and actual result need
exist before corrective action is taken in feed back control a difference must exist. Hence,
open loop or feed forward control is capable of perfect control, but feed back is not. Due
P4
Square root extractor
P3
Computing equation:
P3 = R ( P2 - P1 - K ) + P4 + K0
P3 = Output.
P1, P2 & P4 = Input
K1 = Adjustable suppression.
K0 = Adj.Bias.
122. Explain Anti-surge control?
Compressor
M
PDT
Pinlet
Poutlet
Ratio
FT
FY
FRC
( Flow converter)
By-Pass valve
This method of surge control uses the ratio of compressor pressure rise to inlet flow rate
to set the flow in by-bass loop. When the suction pressure drops and discharge shoots up,
the compressor starts surging. The pdt senses this and gives the signal to the FRC which
will open the by-pass valve.
What is Surge?
Surge occurs in a turbo compressor when discharge head cannot be sustained at the
available suction flow. Surge occurs at specific combinations of head and flow, as defined
by the compressor manufacturer's performance curves. One or more of the following can
result from surge:
Unstable operation
Partial or total flow reversal through the compressor
Disrupted process
Mechanical damage to the compressor
Surge is usually accompanied by the following:
Increase in discharge temperature
Reduction in discharge pressure
Increase in vibration
Sharp rise in inlet temperature dependent on the volume flow at the suction.
Avoiding Surge
In the gas compressor section (Figure 4), surge can be avoided by recycling a controlled
portion of the discharge flow back to the suction through a recycle valve. Recycling
raises the suction pressure and lowers the discharge pressure, which increases flow and
moves the operation away from surge. Raising speed also moves the compressor away
from surge. This is a temporary solution because it also raises Pd and lowers Ps, which
tends to drive the machine back towards surge. In the air compressor section (Figure5), a
blow off valve is used to vent the compressor discharge to atmosphere. This does not
affect the suction conditions, but it reduces discharge pressure and increases flow, which
moves the operating point away from surge.
GENERAL QUESTION - II
Que.: Draw an electronic two wire system control loop.
Ans.:
bellows, will expands the bellows, there by moving the nozzle upward. The nozzle will
move untill motion (almost) equals the input (baffle) motion.
Advantages of force Balance :
1. Moving parts are fever.
2. Baffle movement is negligible.
3. Frictional losses are less.
AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER :
It is a device which measured the value of variable quantity or condition and operates to
correct or lie it deviation of this measured value from a selected reference.
AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM :
It is any operable arrangement of one or more automatic controllers in closed loops with
one or more processes.
SELF OPERATED CONTROLLER :
It is one in which all the energy needed to operate the final control element is derived
from the controlled medium through the primary element.
RELAY OPERATED CONTROLLER :
It is one in which the energy transmitted through the primary element is either
supplemented or amplified for operating the final control element by employing energy
from another sources.
PROCESS :
A process comprises the collective function performed in and by the equipment in which
a variable is to be controlled.
SELF REGULATION :
It is an inherent characteristic of the process which aids in limiting the deviation of the
controlled variable.
CONTROLLED VARIABLE :
The controlled variable is that quantity and condition which is measured and controlled.
CONTROLLED MIDIUM :
It is that process energy or material in which a variable is controlled. The controlled
variable is a condition or characteristic of the controlled medium. For e.g. where
temperature of water in a tank is automatically controlled, the controlled variable is
temperature and controlled medium is water.
MANIPULATED VARIABLE :
It is that quantity or condition which is varied by the automatic controller so as to affect
the value of the controlled variable.
CONTROL AGENT :
It is that process energy or material of which the manipulated variation is a condition or
characteristic. The manipulated variable is a condition or characteristic of the control
agent. For e.g. when a final control element changes the fuel gas flow to burner the
manipulated variable is flow the control agent is fuel gas.
ACTUATING SIGNAL :
The actuating signal is the difference at anytime between the reference input and a signal
related to the controlled variable. This basically known as error signal.
DEVIATION :It is the difference between the actual value of the controlled variable and
the value of the controlled variable corresponding with set point.
OFFSET :
It is the steady state difference between the control point and the value of the controlled
variable corresponding with set point
CORRECTIVE ACTION :
It is the variation of the manipulated variable produced by the controlling means. The
controlling means operates the final control element ( control value ) which in turn varies
the manipulated variable.
REFERENCE INPUT :
It is the reference signal in an automatic controller.
SET POINT :
It is the position to which the control point setting mechanism is set.
CONTROL POINT :
It is the value of the controlled variable which under any fixed set of conditions the
automatic controller operates to maintain.
D E F I N A T I O N.
ACCURACY :
A number or quantity which defines the limit of error under reference conditions.
ATTENUATION :
A decrease in signal magnitude between two points, or between two frequencies.
DEAD TIME :
The interval of time between initiation of an impact change or stimulus and the start of
the resulting response.
DRIFT :
As undesired change in output over a period of time, which change is unrelated to input,
operating conditions, or load.
ERROR :
The difference between the indication and the true value of the measured signal.
SPAN ERROR :
It is the difference between the actual span and the specified span and is expressed as the
percent of specified span.
ZERO ERROR :
It is the error of device operating under the specified conditions of use when the input is
at the lower range value.
STATIC GAIN :
It is the ratio of the output change to an input been change after the steady state has been
reached.
HYSTERESIS :
The maximum difference between the upscale and downscale indications of the measured
signal during a full range traverse for the same input.
INTERFERENCE :
Interference is any spurious voltage or current arising from external sources and
appearing in the circuits of a device.
COMMON MODE INTERFERENCE :
It is the form of interference which appears between the measuring circuit terminals and
ground.
NORMAL MODE INTERFERENCE :
It is the form of interference which appears between measuring circuit terminals.
LINEARITY :
The closeness to which a curve approximate a straight line.
RANGE :
The region between the limits within which a quantity is measured received or
transmitted, expressed by stating the lower and upper range values.
REPEATABILITY :
The closeness of agreement among a number of consecutive measurements of the output
for the same value of the measured signal under the same operating conditions.
REPRODUCIBILITY :
The closeness of agreement among repeated measurements of the output for the same
value of the input made under the same operating conditions.
RESPONSE :
It is the general behavior of the output of a device as a function of input both with respect
to time.
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO :
Ratio of signal amplitude to noise.
TIME CONSTANT :
The time required for the output to complete 63.2 % of the total rise or decay.
SPAN :
The algebraic difference between upper and lower range values.
ZERO SHIFT :
Any parallel shift of the input output curve.
ground. The measurement is the difference in voltage between the two wires: any voltage
common to both wires is removed.
Digital-to-Analogue (D/A) Converter Used to produce analogue output signals. These
may be control signals or synthesised waveforms.
Electromotive Force (emf) Difference of potential produced by sources of electrical
energy which can be used to drive currents through external circuits. Unit is the volt.
Endurance limit In fatigue testing, the number of cycles which may be withstood
without failure at a particular level of stress.
EIA Electronic Industries Association.
Ethernet A local area network to which you can connect data acquisition devices.
E-Type Thermocouple Chromel-constantan thermocouple with a temperature range of
0-800 oC.
FIFO buffers A first in, first out, store. The first value placed in the buffer (queue) is the
first value subsequently read.
Filtering Attenuates components of a signal that are undesired: reduces noise errors in a
signal.
Frequency Measured in hertz (cycles per second), rate of repetition of changes.
Frequency Counter Counts digital pulses over a defined gate time. A typical gate time is
between 0.1 and 10 seconds.
Front panel The front surface of a unit, generally containing switches and indicator
lights.
Gain Amplification of a circuit.
GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus. Also known as IEEE-488 bus. The GPIB standard
was designed to connect several instruments to computers for data acquisition and
control. Data can be transferred over GPIB at 200 000 bytes per second, over distances of
2 meters.
Ground See earth.
Hertz (Hz) Cycles per second unit of frequency.
Human machine interface (hmi) Also known as man machine interface. The
communication between the computer system and the people who use it.
IEEE-488 Bus See GPIB
Simultaneous Sampling When all analogue signals are read simultaneously. This is
achieved by providing each input with its own A/D converter, and initiating sampling
from a single clock. It ensures that there is no reduction in sampling rate when more
signals are connected.
Slew Rate The maximum rate of change of an output signal.
Strain Gauge A device which experiences a change in resistance when it is stretched or
strained.
Thermistor A temperature sensor. The name comes from thermal resistor. It comprises a
mixture of certain oxides with finely divided copper, of which the resistance is very
sensitive to change of temperature. Thermocouple Popular temperature sensor because
of its low cost, versatility and ruggedness. Consists of two different metals joined
together, making a continuous circuit. When one junction has a different temperature
from the other an electromotive force (voltage) occurs. There are several types of
thermocouples, constructed from different metals and with differing temperature ranges
and accuracies.
Transducer A device which converts a physical quantity into an electrical signal.
Examples include thermocouples and photocells.
Transient A short surge of current or voltage, often occurring before steady-state
conditions have become established.
T-Type Thermocouple Copper-constantan thermocouple with a temperature range of
-200 to 400 oC.
P R E S S U R E.
PRESSURE CONVERSIONS :
1psi =
1 Kg/cm2 =
1 Bar =
1 Kpa =
1 Kg/cm2 =
1 Bar =
Que. : Explain the 1 Kg/cm2 =
working of an Enraf level
gauge ?
1 Torr =
Ans. : The
Enraf
level precise level gauges are
based on servo powered null balance technique. A displacer serves as continues level
sensing element.
Principle :
A displacer A with a relative density higher than that of a product to be measured, is
suspended from a stainless steal wire B tat is attached to a measuring drum. A two phase
servo motor controlled by a capacitive balance system winds unwinds the measuring wire
until the tension on the weight springs is in balance with the wt. of the displace part
immersed in the liquid. The sensing system in principle measures the two capacitance
formed by the moving central sensing rod E provided with two capacitor plates and the si
plates. In balance position the capacitance are of equip value. A level variation will cause
a difference in buoyancy of the displacer. The center sensing rod will move in to direction
of one of the side capacitor plates. This causes difference in value of this capacitance. By
an electrolyte rotation of the servo motors the can driven transmitter continuously change
the voltage pattern to remote indicate of which the receiver motor drives a counter
indicating low variation.
PRIMARY FEEDBACK :
It
is
the
signal
which
is
related
to
the
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obtain the actuating signal. Simply stated primary feedback is the actual measurement of
the controlled variable which when compared with the desired measurement of the
controlled variable produces the actuating signal.
POSITIONING ACTION :
It is that in which there is a predetermined relation between the value of the controlled
variable and the position of the final control element.
PROPORTIONAL ACTION :
It is that in which there is a continuous linear relationship between the value of the actual
measurement of the controlled variable and the value position.
FLOATING ACTION :
It is that in which there is a predetermined relation between the deviation and speed of
final control element.
DERIVATIVE ACTION :
It is that in which there is a predetermined relation between a time derivative of the
controlled variable and position of final control element.
REST ACTION :
It is the value movement at a speed proportional to the magnitude of deviation.
RATE ACTION :
It is that in which there is a continues linear relation between the rate of change of
controlled variable and position of final control element. Rate action produces value
motion proportional to the rate of change of actual measurement.
PROPORTIONAL BAND :
It is the range of values of the controlled variable which correspond to the full operating
range of the final control element.
RESET RATE :
It is the number of times/minute that the effect of proportional position action upon the
final control element is repeated by proportional speed floating action.
There are two ways of expressing reset action :
1. Reset time and 2. Reset Rate
1. Reset Rate : It is commonly expressed as a number of "repeats" per minute. It is
determined by dividing.
a) Travel of final control element (Value stroke) in one minute as a result of the effect of
proportional speed floating action.
b) The travel as a result of the effect of proportional position action with the same
deviation in both cases.
2. Reset Time : It is the time interval by which the rate is commonly expressed in
minutes. It is determined by subtracting.
a) The time required for a selected motion of the final control element resulting from
combined effect of the proportional position plus rate action.
b) The time required for the same motion as a result of the effect of proportional position
action alone with the same rate of change of controlled variable in both cases or
expressed in another way. It is the time lead in terms of air pressure on the control value
produced by rate action compared with proportional position action for the same rate of
change of actual measurement in both cases.
ELECTRONICS
VOLTAGE REGULATOR :
The output remains constant despite changes in input voltage due to Zever effect.
Que. : What is transistor ? What are the different types ?
Ans. : A transistor is a three lagged semi conductor device. Basically a transistor means
(transfer - resister).
Whether the transistor is pnp or npn it resembles two diodes (back to back). The one of
the left is called emitter diodes, and the one on the right is the collector diode. Since two
types of charges are involved transistor: are classified as bipolar devices.
Biasing the transistor :
Emitter
- Base - Forward Bias.
Collector - Base
- Reverse Bias.
Que.: What is CB, CE and CC configuration ?
Ans.:
Buffer: A device or a circuit used to isolate two pt'ne circuits or stages. The emitter
follows is a example of buffer.
Alpha = IC / IE
Beta = IC / IB
Que.: How will you test a transistor with a multimeter. ?
Ans.:
1. Emitter +ve of meter and Base -ve output = Low resistance
2. Emitter -ve of meter and base +ve output = High resistance.
3. Collector +ve and Base -ve output = Low.
4. Collector -ve and base +ve output = High.
Emitter: Collector = High Resistance.
PNP : Opposite Results.
Que. : What is a thyristor ? What are its uses?
Ans. : A thyristor is a special kind of semi conductor device that uses internal feedback
to produce latching action.
Use : Used for controlling large amounts of load power in motors, heaters, lighting
systems etc.
Explanation : Because of the unusual connection we have a +ve feedback also called
regeneration. A change in current at any point in the loop is amplified and returned to the
starting point with the same phase. For instance if the 02 base current increases, the 02
collector current increases. This force base current through 01. In turn this produces a
large 01 collector current which drives the 02 base harder. This build up in currents will
continue until both transistors are driven in saturation. In this case the latch acts like a
closed switch.
On the other hand, if something causes the 02 base current to decrease, the 02 collector
current will decrease. This reduces the 01 base current. In turn, there is less 01 collector
current, which reduces the 01 base current even more. This regeneration continues until
both transistors are driven into cut off. At this time the latches like a open switch. This
latch will always stay in open or close position.
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Define : An OR Gate has one output if any or all of its input are 1's.
2. AND GATE :
Define : An AND Gate has output when all inputs are present.
SYMBOL :
TRUTH A
B
Y
TABLE :
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
3. NOT GATE :
A not gate is also known as an inverter. This circuit has one input and one out put . All it
does is invert the input signal; if the input is high, the output is low and vice versa.
TRUTH
TABLE :
Input
Output
0
1
1
0
Buffer : This is a non inverting gate, used to drive low impedance loads.
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Exclusive A
OR
GATE
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
.
Que. : Explain the working of TIL - NAND GATE.
DCS ARCHITECTURE
Evolution of DCS:
JB
Marshalling
Rack
DCS
Transmitters
C/Vs etc.
SOFTWARE DCS
DCS ARCHITECTURE
Supervisory
Computer
MIS
Computer
INFORMATION NETWORK
Operator
Consoles
ENGG.
Station
COMM
N.
I/F
Field
I/Os
Marshalling
Rack
I/O,
Processor
Rack
COMM
N.
I/F
PLC / Other
SYSTEMS
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